A patient has discoloration of an area of their mucous membrane caused by extravasation of blood into the subcutaneous tissue.The nurse should document that the patient has:
A) dyspnea.
B) cyanosis.
C) diaphoresis.
D) ecchymosis.

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Ecchymosis is discoloration of an area of the skin or mucous membrane caused by the extravasation of blood into subcutaneous tissues as a result of trauma to the underlying blood vessels or by fragility of the vessel walls (also called a bruise).

A Patient Has Discoloration of an Area of Their Mucous